Date:         Wed, 20 Jul 2016 14:49:27 -0400
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: A/C Condenser
Comments: To: Robert Clemmer <n51219@comcast.net>
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I assume that you have applied your favorite rust busting solvent.  Try
squeezing the nut with vicegrips in all three directions...repeatedly.
Apply heat in any way you can w/o burning anything important.

Good luck,
Larry A.


On Wed, Jul 20, 2016 at 9:38 AM, Robert Clemmer <n51219@comcast.net> wrote:

> I'm in the process of replacing 25 year old A/C hoses.  One has been
> leaking
> for years.  I can see small bubbles through the hose wall.  I'm at a
> impasse.  I cannot get the larger of the two hoses off the condenser
> without
> destroying the condenser.  It just will not turn without twisting off.
>
>
>
> Also, I do not see in the Bentley how to take the condenser out.  It
> appears
> to hook into the radiator.  Is this correct?  Must I remove the radiator to
> replace this when I ultimately ruin the condenser.
>
>
>
> I'm about ready to say "screw the atmosphere" and put it back together.  It
> was working fine with adding a can of 134a every 5-6 weeks.
>
>
>
> This will be the last cooler day here in SE PA or the next week so I would
> like to wrap this up.
>
>
>
> Any suggestions, directions or words of encouragement will be most
> appreciated.
>
>
>
> Bob C
>